Introduction to O.S

Operating systems is a program that acts as an intermediary between a
user of a computer and the computer hardware (H/W). The purpose of an
operating system is to provide the environment in which the user can execute
programs. The O.S. is a resource allocator (managers all resources, decides
between conflicting requests for efficient and fair resource use) and is a
control program (controls execution of programs ) to prevent errors and
improper use of the computer.
1.2 Computer System Components: